Chai with Pabrai Boston College, Carroll School of Management Presentation, December 3, 2015
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Feb 21, 2023 This discussion dives into the cyclical nature of market bubbles, highlighting historical examples like the 1920s automobile bubble and the dot-com era. It emphasizes the emotional factors driving investor behavior while critiquing the importance of sound valuation. The importance of patience in investing is underscored, alongside reflections on past mistakes, particularly with Sears. Additionally, it advocates for strategic investing focused on acquiring quality businesses and making career choices that prioritize fulfillment over mere prestige.
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Clone with Independent Filters
- Clone investment ideas but verify they fall within your circle of competence and are significantly undervalued.
- Dismiss ideas quickly if they don't meet your criteria or show no margin of safety.
Position Sizing by Conviction
- Allocate position sizes based on conviction: max 10%, medium 5%, and small 2%.
- Invest first in ideas with double or greater upside, then more selective triples or higher multiples.
Embrace Uncertainty, Avoid Risk
- Distinguish risk as potential loss from uncertainty as unknown outcomes.
- Buy investments with low risk but high uncertainty to capitalize when markets undervalue unpredictability.
